Chef Jowett Yu became so hot that he had to go underground – literally.  Ho Lee Fook serves “modern interpretations of classic Chinese dishes” from a restaurant located steps below the surface of trendy Elgin Street in Soho. As you make...

A clean environment of wood panels, terrarium plant life and creative art, Elephant Grounds is a go to retreat for great coffee and delicious eats.  The main attraction is the wide assortment of coffee and the array of methods in which...

Whether you’re looking for the perfect place to catch up on your favorite book or the latest gossip with a few friends, this café agrees with you. Located five to ten minutes outside of central Hong Kong, this hillside gem is frequented...

Zhang Li Qun welcomes you to his home to experience this classic delicacy. And when we say classic, we mean the ultimate classic. Throughout the years, there have been many spins on Peking Duck, even in Beijing. However, Li Qun Duck...

Tucked away behind vendor stalls and down one of the darkest alleyways in Central HK, Brickhouse could possibly be the happiest place in Hong Kong (and also one of the hardest to find). It’s been around long enough to not be considered...

If Cantonese food is what you're craving, look no further than Lei Garden. Enough Said.Many have hailed this restaurant as the unequivocal champion of Dim Sum in Beijing, and it's no secret. The weekend crowd is unbelievable, so make...

As with any major metropolis, Beijing offers plenty of international options when you’re craving Italian. And from most accounts Mercante is hard to find, a tight squeeze and serves small portions. And yet the cozy Italian restaurant,...

A stone's throw from the famous Lama Temple, King's Joy (or Jing Zhao Yin) presents a singular dining experience that is somehow simultaneously spiritual, luxurious and vegetarian.Restauranteur David Yin's homage to a sustainable,...

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Sanlitun, the bold flavors of Southwestern China flourish in a new light.  Under creator Huang Chao's watchful eye, the classics have been modernized at this casual fine dining locale. That's right,...

Named after the address of NYC’s first Chinese grocery store (circa 1851), Mott 32 has embraced the pioneering spirit of its namesake to deliver a world-class dining experience that celebrates “Hong Kong culture and cuisine” with...

Located in Gangnam Station, Brick Oven is a rarity in a city where the pizza landscape is dominated by Pizza Hut and Mr Pizza, chain restaurants that offer a korean-ized take on “American pizza”.  James Yu and Dan Cho opened Brick Oven...

You don’t really have much of a choice, because the menu is so limited, but that’s not such a bad thing at Australia Dairy Co.  Go to this popular breakfast spot in the heart of Kowloon, where everyone raves about the SCRAMBLED EGGS AND...

For those that like to feel the burn, make a trip to Karaiya Spice House for some Hunan-style heat. Authentic Hunan dishes are beautifully presented at this award winning, lair of spice. A bouquet of Hunan chilis accompanies many of...

Once you finally find it, Dali Courtyard is the perfect setting for those sultry Beijing summer nights, providing a dimly-lit escape for a romantic rendezvous or relaxed gathering of friends. Dining alfresco is the thing to do at this...

Café style farm to table in an urban jungle is no easy feat, and Locofama delivers the goods. Blending American and Asian cuisine into unique and savory dishes, this communal café setting offers shareable seasonable plates, fresh juices...

The stage: Dashilar Alley.The performance: specialty coffee.The Soloist encourages an interactive experience that focuses on one thing: your cup of coffee. Here the glass jars of specialty coffee beans, all roasted in house, are brewed...

You might get lost hunting for this back-alley oasis that is only a stone's throw from the National Art Museum, but the reward is worth the effort for this modern Vietnamese cafe.A stunning example of hutong adaptive reuse, Susu is...

If you suddenly develop a craving for Spanish tapas, all you need to do is head to Nali Patio in Sanlitun which is where many of the top Spanish restaurants in the city have decided to crowd themselves. But Migas is clearly king of the...

A mainstay on the Seoul brunch scene (uh. . . ok maybe “scene” is too generous), Butterfingers Pancakes has been crushing all-day breakfast since 2006.  Now with three locations, Butterfingers American diner styled concept is popular...

Tucked away from the madding crowds of HK in the hills of Sheung Wan district, Lof10 is not the easiest to find. But thanks to its open-air design and the fact that it serves BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE, Lof10 manages to fill its seats with...

Early morning? Late night? Afternoon delight? We got your Korean BBQ cravings covered. All day.Known for 24/7 service, this is a local go-to spot for consistently incredible meats in the Gangnam area. This place is not for cow-herds!...

Hands down the best Ox-tail soup in Seoul. Located in the center of Nam-Dae-Mun market, Jinjujip has been crushing the Ox-tail soup scene for over 70 years now. This is THE place where local patrons happily line-up around the block just...

So a lot of places claim to have the best beef soup in town, right? Well, legend has it that before the controlling Japanese departed Korea, they burned down everything in the area except this restaurant because the beef soup was so damn...

The search is over... Gwanghwamunzip has the best Kimchi-Soup in town. Serving happy customers for over 40 years, this no frills local joint has been filling bellies with some of the highest demand comfort food in Seoul. If you go during...